Register for Adult Education Classes

Register for Adult Education Classes including GED, English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), or U.S. citizenship preparation by calling the number on the right.

Full Description

Visit the Adult Education Office (Main Campus) during the following hours to get started with the pre-registration process*.​ ​ ​

​Days

Time​

​Monday - Thursday

​9:00am - 6:00pm

​Friday

​9:00am - 12:00pm

​Saturday

​9:00am - 12:00pm

*includes completing an intake card. May also include placement testing if testing is occurring on that particular day.

Registration Process

Qualify: Check the prerequisites for attending Adult Education classes at City Colleges of Chicago

Counseling: Contact your local Adult Education department to be advised on the best course of study to meet your needs.

Assessment: Before enrolling in classes, all students must complete a placement and/or progress examination to determine student placement.

Register: Find out the time and date for registration at the campus you would like to attend.

Take and test and register at 9:00 am or 4:00 pm Mondays through Thursdays and 9:00 am on Saturdays

Plan on 2-3 hours to complete the testing and registration process.

Adult Education Classes

General Education Development (GED®) preparation classes: prepare for the high school equivalency credential exam

English as a Second Language (ESL): to learn the English language

Adult Basic Education (ABE): for adults who are not at the GED® level and want to improve their basic reading, writing, and math skills

Required Documents - proof of residency* (*other forms accepted)

State of Illinois I.D. (state identification or driver's license)

ESL students may use Matricula Consular

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Additional Description

Prerequisites

Prerequisites

​Students must live in Illinois and show proof of residency.

Students do NOT need a social security number.

Students must be at least 18 years old in order to enroll in adult education classes. However, 16 and 17 year-olds may register with an official release letter certifying that they are no longer attending high school.

Students who have F1, F2, H1, J1, or J2 visas are not eligible to enroll in adult education classes, nor are students who are short-term visitors to the U.S.

Cost

Cost

​Adult Education classes are free according to the rules of the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB).

Timing

Timing

​In general, classes are held in the morning from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and evening from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Audience

Audience

​People in need of basic skills education, GED® preparation courses, and English as a Second Language qualify for Adult Education courses.

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